Cheesy Chickpeas

Don’t let the name fool you–this snack is completely vegan! The cheese-like flavor comes from nutritional yeast, which is a treat whether or not you abstain from eating dairy. You’ll love the savory crunch of this easy snack, and it’s perfect to tuck into a lunchbox for on-the-go munching.

Ingredients

1 (15 oz.) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and dried

1 Tbsp. olive oil

3 Tbsp. nutritional yeast

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. |

Coat the chickpeas into a bowl with the olive oil. Spread out on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until crispy, stirring the chickpeas every 10 minutes. |

Whisk together the nutritional yeast, salt, and garlic powder. |

While the chickpeas are still warm, toss them in the seasoning until generously coated.

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